A principal correspondent, Aneesha Sareen Kumar is the bureau chief at Ludhiana. She covers district administration, politics and crime.
Articles by Aneesha Sareen
Rape and murder of 7-yr-old: Cousin among two convicts handed death sentence
The convicts include 25-year-old Vinod Shah and 23-year-old Rohit Kumar Sharma, both residents of Doraha and hailing from district Damriya in Uttar Pradesh.
Published on Mar 30, 2023 01:37 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
Units in mixed land use areas to get 5-yr extension: Ludhiana MLA Sidhu
The issue of the extension of deadline was raised during a meeting of the executive committee of the Chamber of Commercial and Industrial Undertaking (CICU)
Published on Mar 28, 2023 11:38 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
PSPCL suspends 3 officials for ₹4-crore fraud in Raikot
Besides the AAE Chhinder Pal Singh, junior engineer Daljit Singh and a lineman Ajit Pal Singh have also been suspended by the Central Zone of the PSPCL
Published on Mar 23, 2023 11:06 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
DA probe: Three floors of Ex-MLA Vaid’s building illegal: Punjab Vigilance
A day after raiding a multi-storey complex that houses a high-end restaurant ‘Upper House’ belonging to former MLA and ex-IAS officer Kuldeep Vaid on Pakhowal road in Ludhiana, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau has found that three floors of the building have been constructed in violation of bylaws.
Published on Mar 15, 2023 10:08 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar
Airport seizure: Customs dept nabs street vendor with 18 gold bars in Mohali
The Customs officials have arrested a street vendor, based in Khanna, and recovered 18 gold bars (bricks) weighing 1 kilogram each and valuing ₹ 10.28 crore, on his arrival from Dubai, at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Mohali, Customs officials said on Saturday.
Updated on Mar 04, 2023 10:45 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
Ludhiana MC vehicles now under the radar with GPS trackers to check misuse
The MC vehicles are being tracked at the command-and-control centre at Zone D office of the MC where designated staff is involved in making a report on fuel consumption viz-a-viz kilometres travelled by the vehicle
Published on Mar 02, 2023 11:08 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
Elevated road project: NHAI baffled as re-carpeted road gets dug up overnight in Ludhiana
The NHAI is currently constructing the elevated road stretch near the point in Ludhiana and as per rules, permission has to be granted by the NHAI for any work related to any work on the particular road
Published on Mar 01, 2023 11:54 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar & Gurjot Singh, Ludhiana
Destination abroad, close-knit weddings in vogue this marriage season
Smaller but with more number of events, limited guest lists, destinations abroad – as big fat weddings in Ludhiana are back with a vengeance post Covid-19, it’s the size of gatherings that have shrunk with the elite preferring close-knit and more luxurious weddings.
Updated on Feb 18, 2023 10:01 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
Elevated road project: NHAI expedites work, begins night shift for staff, workers
The construction work of elevated road project is now being executed during night also with the strength of entire staff, with skilled and unskilled labour being doubled
Published on Feb 08, 2023 10:46 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
Firing at Ludhiana court complex create panic, chaos; point to lax security
This is the second such incident in little over a year, a bomb blast rocked the Ludhiana district court complex in December 2021 following which security was revamped
Published on Feb 07, 2023 11:11 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
Run up to Invest Punjab Summit: Showcase ‘brand Punjab’ before global head honchos, Bhagwant Mann tells industry
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday, called upon industrialists of the state to showcase ‘Brand Punjab’ before head honchos from across the world, who will be attending the ‘Invest Punjab Summit’.
Published on Feb 06, 2023 11:10 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
Spice of Life: Of women’s cricketing dreams that came true
Being a fast bowler, my father loved to bowl and taught me the importance of footwork and technique while batting. Our cricket became popular and we found scooterists stopping by our house to watch my shots in admiration
Updated on Feb 05, 2023 02:32 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar
Punjab industry gives thumbs up to budget
Calling the Union Budget 2023 as growth oriented, the state industry gave a thumbs up to the announcements made by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Published on Feb 01, 2023 10:53 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar
At WEF, ‘made in Ludhiana scarves’ become dignitaries’ ethnic takeaway
Ludhiana hosiery industry scored big with 500 woolen scarves manufactured by a local firm presented to dignitaries at the WEF by the central government
Updated on Jan 28, 2023 12:39 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
Reflectors on cycles: After BJP leaders intervene,cycle component makers suspend hunger strike for 3 days
A high-voltage drama was witnessed at the office of United Cycle and Parts Manufactures Association (UCPMA) on Monday in which their key functionaries went on a strike protesting the government’s order for making Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certified reflectors compulsory on bicycles.
Published on Jan 17, 2023 12:44 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
Congress MP Santokh Chaudhary cremated with full state honours
Congress MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary, who died following a cardiac arrest during the Bharat Jodo Yatra on Saturday in Phillaur, was cremated at his native Dhaliwal Qadian village in Jalandhar district on Sunday with full state honours.
Published on Jan 15, 2023 11:03 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar and Harpreet Kaur
In Santokh Chaudhary’s demise, Punjab Cong loses its key Dalit face
The veteran Congress leader, Santokh Singh Chaudhary, who belonged to a family having rich political legacy, was a three-time MLA and two-time MP
Published on Jan 15, 2023 12:20 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar
Punjab: Congress MP Santokh Singh Chaudhary dies during Bharat Jodo Yatra
Rahul Gandhi-led yatra suspended for the day, condolences pour in for Jalandhar Lok Sabha member; last rites on Sunday
Updated on Jan 14, 2023 02:01 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar
Bharat Jodo Yatra: Ludhiana industry can compete with China with right support, says Rahul Gandhi
Walking a distance of 25 kilometres from Khanna to Samrala Chowk, Rahul met farmers, industrialists and common people along the way. Concluding the day’s yatra at Samrala Chowk where a public rally was held, Gandhi said that Ludhiana is rightly called the ‘Manchester of India’ but it is unfortunate that neither the current Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab nor the Centre has worked for the benefit of the industry.
Updated on Jan 13, 2023 12:52 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
Vidya Balan, draped in ‘inner strength’ and love for Ludhiana and its people
While she first came to Ludhiana in 2011 to promote her film, Dirty Picture, Vidya Balan said the city as well as Punjab holds a special place in her heart
Updated on Jan 10, 2023 11:46 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
Bhagwant Mann promises desks in all Punjab schools in a year, better sanitation
Promising to overhaul the education system in the state, chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said there will not be a single school left in the state which will be devoid of benches in a year’s time. He also announced the setting up of 117 schools of eminence across the state.
Published on Jan 06, 2023 11:50 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
Land grab a key problem, say NRIs at meet with Punjab minister in Ludhiana
At the third ‘Punjabi NRIs naal milni’ presided over by NRI affairs minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, issue of increased corruption at ‘patwari level’ was highlighted as majority of the cases were related to land grabbing with complainants ruing harassment by lower-rung officials
Published on Dec 24, 2022 12:44 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
Harassment, says Punjab industry on mining dept’s recent notices
The Punjab mining department has asked new units to ‘stop all work’ and pay royalty for earth fill at the rate of ₹2 per cubic feet before resumption
Published on Dec 23, 2022 11:27 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
Youngsters should aim to become job providers: Punjab governor
Speaking at awards function in Ludhiana, Banwarilal Purohit says there should be a strong section of people who encourage entrepreneurship. Financial support is available, all youngsters need is right guidance
Published on Dec 21, 2022 12:30 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar
Ludhiana’s traffic snarls take the front seat at CII interaction
Traffic congestion and encroachments in Ludhiana, especially around the under-construction road projects that have left the residents hassled, dominated the conversation at the meeting
Updated on Dec 16, 2022 01:26 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
Business Blaster Young Entrepreneur Scheme evoking good response: Punjab minister
education minister Harjot Bains said Business Blaster Young Entrepreneur Scheme has gained traction with the public and was boosting the confidence of the students, especially in rural areas
Published on Dec 15, 2022 03:18 AM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
Punjab vigilance raids house of former chief of Ludhiana Improvement Trust
Raman Balasubramaniun, who is a Congress leader, and five others were booked by the Punjab vigilance bureau on July 28 for corruption in the sale of plots in Ludhiana
Updated on Dec 07, 2022 11:39 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar
Won’t let protesters, unions disrupt operations: CM Bhagwant Mann to industry
Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday gave an assurance to industrialists about harassment being faced by them due to frequent dharnas and truck unions, stating that protests will be allowed only at designated sites, and agreed to rationalise groundwater extraction charges for the industry.
Updated on Dec 06, 2022 10:14 PM IST
Navneet Sharma and Aneesha Sareen Kumar
Punjab: Ludhiana’s bicycle companies hit bumpy patch
High GST on cycle parts, smaller units assembling and selling cheaper, substandard bicycles pose challenge to established companies in Punjab
Updated on Dec 05, 2022 12:14 PM IST
Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana
Punjab: Chip shortage slams brakes on smart driving licences, registration certificates
Secretary, RTA Ludhiana, Narinder Singh Dhaliwal said the problem is prevailing for the past couple of months due to delay in printing of cards from Chandigarh
Updated on Dec 03, 2022 01:14 AM IST
Vishal Joshi and Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Bathinda/ludhiana
